How to Remove the Yellow Version Banner from SharePoint Pages
Question details
The user wants to remove a yellow version-information banner that appears while editing specific SharePoint pages.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Editing pages in a SharePoint classic site layout.
- Observed behavior
- A yellow version-information banner is displayed at the top of the page, unlike on other standard pages.
Ensure you have the necessary edit and publish permissions for the SharePoint site before attempting to publish changes.
Publish the Page to Remove the Banner
Publishing the classic SharePoint page confirms the edits and removes the yellow versioning banner.
This issue typically occurs because the specific page is using a SharePoint classic site layout, which handles versioning and draft states differently than modern pages. The yellow banner simply indicates an unpublished draft state.
Navigate to the SharePoint page displaying the yellow version banner.
Look for the ribbon menu at the top of the page. If the page is in classic mode, the 'Publish' ribbon should be visible.
Click on 'Publish' in the ribbon. Once the publishing process is complete, the yellow version-information banner will disappear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some SharePoint pages show a yellow version banner while others don't?
This difference usually occurs because the page displaying the banner is using a SharePoint classic site layout, while the others are likely using the updated modern page layouts.
Does the yellow version banner mean my SharePoint page has an error?
No, the yellow banner simply acts as a notification that the page is in a draft or unpublished state with pending edits in the classic layout.
How do I access the Publish ribbon in SharePoint?
In a classic SharePoint page, the Publish ribbon is typically found at the top left of the screen when the page is checked out or in edit mode. Click the 'Publish' tab to reveal the options.
Can I disable versioning in SharePoint to prevent this banner?
While you can disable versioning in the document library settings, it is highly discouraged. Version history helps protect against accidental data loss and allows you to restore previous versions of your pages.
